Ken1997tl

Suspension caster angle plays a big part too.

riceball777

Considering a brz is the same price as a base wrx. I would never buy a brz/frs over a wrx. You get so much more performance with a wrx.

whiteflash

Clearly the AWD Sedan and RWD coupe are reaching for the same market...

Syn

When the RWD coupe only has 200hp in the year 2013, a strong argument for your sarcastic point can be made.

mchi5

Just watched the video and a great review.

I have to give props to the FRS/BRZ, coming right out of the gates and making a car that is that good in the first go-around is impressive indeed

I saw a FRS in person the other day and it looks much better in person too.

WolfpackS2k

Depends on your priorities. I was seriously considering both cars and test drove them back to back.

WRX better than BRZ
-straight line power
-more cargo space

BRZ better than WRX
-steering feel
-seats
-driving position
-handling
-braking
-gas mileage
-transmission shifting feel
-6 speed manual instead of 5 speed manual
-HIDs & Nav/Bluetooth standard (only available on the top line WRX Limited)

I highly disagree that the WRX offers better performance. I like the WRX but driving them back to back it felt like an SUV compared to the BRZ.

GT Motoring

Re: BRZ vs WRX, I think it really depends on what your definition of "performance is". Most people wouldn't cross shop the two because they are in completely different segments.

mchi5

I agree, i don't think FRS/BRZ are "stealing" any sales from WRX...

(actually, FRS outselling many other cars right now, and dealers can't keep it on their lots!)

IMHO, i think of the FRS/BRZ as the "poor" man's Cayman, and that's high praise

hirev

Thanks for posting, I check this site out from time to time, it is great. Usually these two do not agree and seldome have I seen a 5 out of 5 on any car other than M3. The S2000 holds it's own against a more modern take on the light weight sports cars, nice.

i think, and have always thought since driving an S2000, that it is a geat roadster, like a modern day healey or mg or triumph, it has all the roaster characteristics and can get of it's own way, being state of the art when new and for years to come.

Oneloveknk

Great Review. They just added a few grand to the value of the S2!